Solved windows 8 64 bit dvd oem

[terrygardener]

I have been using linux for the past 6 years and tried multiple distros and i have decided to install windows back on my desktop pc.

4gb ram
AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1055T Processor × 6
nvidia geforce gtx460
1tb HDD

so i went out today a purchased windows 8 64bit oem (not installed it yet as currently backing up) and my desktop doesn't have uefi but guessing this doesn't matter. i have been using windows 8 on my laptop so know the new interface (sort of) just have a couple of questions.

can i read ext3 partitions as it holds some file i might need.
is there anything that i need to know or any tips.

 

[terrygardener]

I have now installed windows 8 and done the updates and installed AV and I have downloaded paragon extfs and it lets you access ext partitions